About me

As a former NHS professional having worked for 30 years as a nurse, firstly as a general nurse and then predominantly as a mental health nurse, I have always been aware of, and interested in, the relationship between emotional and physical well-being. It is now widely acknowledged that the state of our mind and emotions impacts on our physical state, with our bodies often expressing emotional distress as some form of ill health or disease. It is not uncommon either for unwanted behaviours like smoking, drinking or eating to excess, or other forms of compulsive and addictive behaviours to become problematic when emotional issues are not addressed effectively.

I have a genuine interest in what makes human beings 'tick', so to speak, and have undertaken life-long learning in relation to this. I believe that this has enabled me to offer an evidence based, highly effective holistic way of working with individuals experiencing difficulties with a wide range of issues. I have a robust underpinning philosophy which draws on the latest neuro-psycho-biological knowledge we possess; adopting a holistic approach that takes into account the links between emotional and physical well-being and our environment, drawing on our understanding of 'emotional intelligence' and 'mindfulness' principles.

During my career, I have worked in a variety of specialist areas enabling me to gain an extensive range of experience and skills:

Complex or multi-layered issues including trauma, phobias and fear-based experiences.

I am able to offer psychological therapy to clients aged 18 and over - (no upper age limit) who wish to make changes and are ready to work with me to help them to achieve this.

I do not believe that 'one size fits all'; I think it is important to offer a flexible integrative approach that adapts to the need of the individual.

Training, qualifications & experience

Registered General Nurse RGN

Registered Mental Nurse RMN

Diploma in Person Centred Counselling Dip.Couns

Human Givens Practitioner HG.Dip.P MHGI

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy CBT Cert

Diploma in Integrative Hypnotherapy in Health and Holistic Care. GQHP

Emotional Freedom Technique Practitioner AAMET Level II

Extensive experience as a mental health practitioner - worked in NHS for over 25 years in variety of settings in mental health and as an alcohol nurse practitioner.Committed to ongoing Continuous Professional Development and Life-Long Learning. Qualified Mental Health Nurse holding additional qualifications in Person Centred Counselling, Human Givens Approach, CBT, Integrative Hypnotherapy and EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique). Able to offer different modalities, however, underpinning therapy and philosophy is Human Givens Approach. www.hgi.org.ukOutcome measures undertaken have demonstrated effective interventions offered and notable improvement experienced by clients worked with.

Fees

£70 per session - up to 90 minutes duration.

Practice settings are in pleasant and comfortable private therapy rooms with disabled access. Audenshaw base is situated opposite tram stop and is close to M60 junction 23.Mossley base is a 5 - 10 minute walk from train station.Free parking at both venues and street parking is available close by.

Home visits would be considered if required within approx 20 mile distance of Oldham, Lancashire.